Live from the Tape Deck

Live from the Tape Deck
Studio album by Skyzoo and Illmind
Released	October 5, 2010
Recorded	2010
Studio	Big China Studios (Brooklyn, New York)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	42:32
Label	Duck Down
Producer	Illmind Skyzoo
Skyzoo chronology
The Salvation (2009) Live from the Tape Deck (2010) A Dream Deferred (2012)
Illmind chronology
Live from the Tape Deck (2010) Behind the Curtain (2010)
Singles from Live from the Tape Deck
"Frisbees" Released: July 13, 2010 "Speakers On Blast" Released: August 30, 2010

Live from the Tape Deck is the collaborative studio album by Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo and New Jersey producer Illmind, released on October 5, 2010 by Duck Down Records and distributed through E1 Entertainment.^[1] It was preceded by Skyzoo's first studio album, The Salvation (2009), although it isn't its follow-up. The album serves as a prelude to his second studio album A Dream Deferred (2012).

Recording sessions for the album took place at Big China Studios in Brooklyn, New York in 2010. The record was entirely produced by Illmind and features guest appearances from Buckshot, Torae, Styles P, Rhymefest and Heltah Skeltah. The album's release was supported by two singles – "Frisbees" and "Speakers on Blast."

Live from the Tape Deck debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums. The album entered the Top Rap Albums, peaking at #16, as well as entering at #30 on the Top Independent Albums and #33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was also met with positive reviews from music critics.